Ocean Science Policy: The Trump administration backed off plans to dismantle the $368 million Ocean Observatories Initiative, and NSF says it will stop further removal and keep arrays operating, including off Oregon—after crews had already pulled major gear from the water. Public Records & Accountability: Oregon’s appeals court sided with OPB, ruling that documents provided to law enforcement aren’t automatically exempt from disclosure under Oregon’s public records law. Healthcare Transparency: CMS issued pricing-information warnings to Oregon hospitals, giving them 90 days to fix price transparency gaps or face penalties. Climate & Energy in Oregon: Lawmakers heard testimony on expanding heat pump support as cooling access gaps persist after the 2021 heat dome. Tech & Connectivity: AT&T Business expanded 400G wavelength service to include Portland, aiming at AI-heavy enterprise connectivity. Environment & Industry: A copper mine proposal near Opal Creek is back in play, with early permitting and likely opposition ahead. Local Tech/Workforce: Lewis-Palmer D-38 approved an aerospace STEM homeschool enrichment partnership. Wildfire Safety: BLM fire restrictions remain in effect across Oregon and Washington.